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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,350.82, 17,042.31 and 6,973.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,350.82, 17,042.31 and 6,973.50 is: 9,622.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,350.82 : 17,042.31 = 6,973.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,350.82/17,042.31 = 6,973.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,350.82x = 17,042.31 × 6,973.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,350.82x = 118,844,548.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,844,548.79/12,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,622.40

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